Drawing with Computers: Introduction to Drawing Packages Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 4 Information Technology – Computer Studies

DRAWING WITH COMPUTER: INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING PACKAGES 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES)

PRIMARY 6 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 4

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Artificial Intelligence (AI): Meaning, Types, Importance and Areas of Application Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 2 and Week 3 Information Technology – Computer Studies

TOPIC – INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING PACKAGES 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Drawing with Computer

3. Meaning, Types and Basic Tools of Drawing Packages

4. Uses and Importance of Drawing Packages

5. Practical Activities Using Computer

6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define drawing with computers.

2. Explain the meaning of drawing packages.

3. Mention examples of drawing packages.

4. State the uses of drawing packages.

5. Identify the importance of drawing with computers.

6. Demonstrate how to open a simple drawing package.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

In the previous lessons, pupils learned about computers and their applications, including how to use software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint to perform different tasks.

Building on that knowledge, pupils will now learn about drawing packages, which are computer programs used to create, edit, colour, and print drawings, diagrams, and pictures using a computer. This lesson introduces pupils to drawing with computers and the different drawing packages available.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Desktop or laptop computer

2. Projector (if available)

3. Whiteboard and marker

4. Microsoft Paint software

5. CorelDRAW (if available)

5. Adobe Photoshop (if available)

6. Sample computer drawings

7. Mouse and keyboard

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

People can use computers not only for typing and calculations but also for creating beautiful drawings, paintings, logos, greeting cards, and designs. To do this, they use special computer programs called drawing packages.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of drawing with computers, the meaning of drawing packages, examples of drawing packages, their uses, and their importance in everyday life. 

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF DRAWING WITH COMPUTERS

Drawing with computers is the process of using a computer and special software to create, edit, colour, and design pictures, diagrams, logos, and other graphics instead of drawing them by hand.

MEANING OF DRAWING PACKAGES

Drawing packages are computer software programs used to create, edit, colour, and print drawings, pictures, diagrams, and other graphics.

They provide different drawing tools such as pencils, brushes, shapes, colours, and text.

EXAMPLES OF DRAWING PACKAGES

Some examples of drawing packages are:

1. Microsoft Paint (MS Paint) – A simple drawing program used to create and colour pictures.

2. CorelDRAW – A graphics design program used to create logos, posters, banners, and illustrations.

3. Adobe Photoshop – A graphics editing program used to edit and enhance photographs and images.

4. Adobe Illustrator – A vector graphics program used to create drawings, logos, icons, and illustrations.

5. Inkscape – A free vector graphics program used for drawing and designing graphics.

6. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) – A free graphics editing program used to create and edit images.

7. Paint.NET – A simple image editing and drawing program for creating and editing pictures.

8. Tux Paint – A child-friendly drawing program designed to help young learners create colourful drawings and paintings.

LESSON 2 – USES OF DRAWING PACKAGES

Drawing packages are used to:

1. Draw pictures.

2. Design logos.

3. Create greeting cards.

4. Produce posters and banners.

5. Draw diagrams and charts.

6. Edit photographs.

7. Create illustrations for books.

8. Design flyers and invitations.

9. Produce cartoons and animations.

10. Create digital artwork.

COMMON BASIC DRAWING TOOLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

1. Pencil Tool – Draw freehand lines.

2. Brush Tool – Paint with different brush styles.

3. Line Tool – Draw straight lines.

4. Rectangle Tool – Draw rectangles and squares.

5. Circle/Oval Tool – Draw circles and ovals.

6. Fill Colour Tool – Fill shapes with colours.

7. Eraser Tool – Erase unwanted parts of a drawing.

8. Text Tool – Type simple words on the drawing.

IMPORTANCE OF DRAWING PACKAGES IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Drawing packages are important because they help people:

1. To create neat and attractive drawings.

2. To save time when designing graphics.

3. To improve creativity and artistic skills.

4. To edit drawings easily without starting over.

5. To produce professional designs.

6. To prepare teaching and learning materials.

7. To design advertisements and business logos.

8. To print high-quality graphics.

9. To support careers in graphic design and advertising.

10. To make communication more attractive through visual designs.

LESSON 3 – DRAWING WITH COMPUTER: PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

The teacher demonstrates how to use a simple drawing package (e.g., Microsoft Paint or any available drawing software).

Activity 1: Opening a Drawing Package

• Switch on the computer.

• Click the Start button.

• Open Microsoft Paint (or any available drawing package).

Activity 2: Using Basic Drawing Tools

The teacher demonstrates how to use the following tools:

• Pencil Tool – Draw freehand lines.

• Brush Tool – Paint with different brush styles.

• Line Tool – Draw straight lines.

• Rectangle Tool – Draw rectangles and squares.

• Circle/Oval Tool – Draw circles and ovals.

• Fill Colour Tool – Fill shapes with colours.

• Eraser Tool – Erase unwanted parts of a drawing.

• Text Tool – Type simple words on the drawing.

Activity 3: Drawing Simple Objects

The teacher draws simple objects such as:

• A house

• A tree

• The sun

• A flower

The teacher adds colours to make the drawing attractive.

Activity 4: Saving the Drawing

• Click File

• Select Save As

• Type a file name (e.g., My Drawing)

• Click Save

PUPILS PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

Each pupil should:

1. Open Microsoft Paint (or another drawing package).

2. Draw a simple house with a tree and the sun.

3. Use different colours to decorate the drawing.

4. Type their name below the drawing using the Text Tool.

5. Save the drawing with the file name My First Drawing.

6. Close the drawing package properly after saving their work.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

1. A drawing package is a _______.

A. cooking program

B. software used for creating drawings

C. music player

D. web browser

2. Which of the following is a drawing package?

A. Microsoft Paint

B. Microsoft Word

C. Microsoft Excel

D. Google Chrome

3. Which tool is used to draw straight lines?

A. Eraser Tool

B. Fill Tool

C. Text Tool

D. Line Tool

4. Which tool is used to colour a shape?

A. Pencil Tool

B. Zoom Tool

C. Fill Tool

D. Brush Tool

5. Which tool is used to remove unwanted parts of a drawing?

A. Brush Tool

B. Eraser Tool

C. Shape Tool

D. Line Tool

B. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

6. A _______ package is used to create pictures on a computer.

7. Microsoft _______ is a simple drawing package.

8. The _______ Tool is used to draw freehand lines.

9. The _______ Tool is used to type words in a drawing.

10. The _______ Tool is used to draw circles and rectangles.

C. True or False (5 Marks)

11. Drawing packages are used to create digital pictures. _______

12. Microsoft Paint is a drawing package. _______

13. The Eraser Tool is used to colour shapes. _______

14. The Fill Tool is used to add colour to a drawing. _______

15. Drawing packages can only be used by adults. _______

D. Match Column A with Column B (5 Marks)

Column A – Column B

16. Pencil Tool – A. Colours a shape

17. Eraser Tool – B. Removes unwanted parts

18. Fill Tool – C. Draws freehand lines

19. Line Tool – D. Draws straight lines

20. Text Tool – E. Types words in a drawing

ANSWER KEYS

1. B

2. A

3. D

4. C

5. B

6. drawing

7. Paint

8. Pencil

9. Text

10. Shape

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. False

16. C – Draws freehand lines

17. B – Removes unwanted parts

18. A – Colours a shape

19. D – Draws straight lines

20. E – Types words in a drawing

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that drawing with computers is the process of creating pictures, diagrams, and designs using a computer and special drawing software.

They also learned that drawing packages are computer programs used to draw, colour, edit, and design images. Examples of drawing packages include Microsoft Paint, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and Inkscape.

Furthermore, pupils identified the basic tools found in drawing packages, such as the Pencil Tool, Brush Tool, Line Tool, Shape Tool, Colour Fill Tool, Eraser Tool, Text Tool, Zoom Tool, and Selection Tool, and learned the functions of each tool.

Finally, pupils understood the importance of drawing packages, including creating pictures and diagrams, designing greeting cards, posters and logos, producing illustrations for school work, encouraging creativity, and making drawing easier, faster, and neater than manual drawing.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher displays different drawings made with a computer and asks pupils how they think the drawings were created. The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining that computers can be used to create beautiful drawings using special software called drawing packages.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the drawings and discuss how they were created.

Step 2: Meaning of Drawing with Computers – The teacher explains that drawing with computers means creating pictures, diagrams, and designs using a computer and drawing software instead of using paper and pencil.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of drawing with computers in their own words.

Step 3: Meaning of Drawing Packages – The teacher explains that drawing packages are computer programs used to create, edit, colour, and print drawings.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of drawing packages.

Step 4: Examples of Drawing Packages – The teacher introduces common drawing packages, such as:

• Microsoft Paint

• CorelDRAW

• Adobe Illustrator

• Tux Paint

• Inkscape

The teacher briefly explains the purpose of each application.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the drawing packages shown by the teacher.

Step 5: Uses of Drawing Packages – The teacher discusses the uses of drawing packages:

• Drawing pictures

• Designing greeting cards

• Creating logos

• Drawing diagrams

• Designing posters

• Colouring pictures

• Preparing illustrations for books

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention activities that can be done using drawing packages.

Step 6: Importance of Drawing with Computers – The teacher explains that drawing with computers:

• Makes drawing easier.

• Produces neat work.

• Saves time.

• Allows mistakes to be corrected easily.

• Improves creativity.

• Makes colourful designs possible.

• Helps in learning graphic design.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss the importance of drawing with computers.

Step 7: Practical Demonstration – The teacher demonstrates how to:

• Turn on the computer.

• Open Microsoft Paint (or another available drawing package).

• Identify simple drawing tools such as Pencil, Brush, Eraser, Fill Colour, Shapes, and Text.

• Draw a simple house or flower.

• Save the drawing.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise opening the drawing package and create a simple drawing.

Step 8: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups.

• Group 1: Define drawing with computers.

• Group 2: Explain the meaning of drawing packages and list examples.

• Group 3: Discuss the uses of drawing packages.

• Group 4: Demonstrate how to open a simple drawing package and identify its basic tools.

Each group presents its work before the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils work together, discuss, practise, and present their findings.

Step 9: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of drawing with computers, drawing packages, examples, uses, importance, and how to open a simple drawing package.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 10: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in class.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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Drawing with Computer: Drawing with Microsoft Paint Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 4 Information Technology – Computer Studies

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Define drawing with computers.

2. Explain the meaning of drawing packages.

3. Mention five examples of drawing packages.

4. State five uses of drawing packages.

5. Mention five importance of drawing with computers.

6. Differentiate between drawing with computers and drawing by hand.

7. Name three tools commonly found in a drawing package.

8. State four advantages of using drawing packages.

9. Explain the steps involved in opening a simple drawing package on a computer.

10. Demonstrate your understanding by opening a simple drawing package (such as Microsoft Paint), drawing a simple object, colouring it, and saving your work.